"Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire A celebrity peer faces additional charges of sexual assault following a court appearance. Lord Charles Brocket is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one of sexual activity without consent in London on 10 August. He was previously charged with one count of sexual assault by penetration in the village of Warbleton, East Sussex, on May 5, but that was dropped after a hearing on Monday."
"The 73-year-old from Fulham, West London, who finished fourth on the 2004 series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court in west London on Tuesday but did not enter a formal plea. His counsel Crispin Aylett KC indicated Lord Brocket intends to plead not guilty. All the charges relate to one complainant. His next court appearance is 9 January 2026 and a trial date is set for 1 November 2027."
Lord Charles Brocket faces new charges including two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual activity without consent, all relating to one complainant. A prior charge of sexual assault by penetration in Warbleton, East Sussex, on May 5 was dropped after a hearing. The 73-year-old from Fulham, known for finishing fourth on the 2004 series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court and did not enter a formal plea. Counsel indicated an intention to plead not guilty. He was conditionally bailed. His next hearing is 9 January 2026 and trial is set for 1 November 2027 with an estimated seven-day duration.
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